Cat Fancy - July 2011 - Volume 54 - Number 7

FEATURES
HEALTH & CARE
12 A Germ-Free Zone
Aggressive tactics such as strategic deworming protect you, your cat and home from parasites.
BY DUSTY RAINBOLT

18 Three Kitten Essentials
What you need to know about vaccines, spay/neuter and declawing
BY HELEN JABLONSKI




BREED PROFILE
22 Simply Stunning
The Solid Persian attracts enthusiasts with its understated beauty and easygoing charm.
BY STACY N. HACKETT

BREED SNAPSHOT
25 All Things in Moderation
The Tonkinese blends the best traits of its Siamese and Burmese cousins in a beautiful, charming package.
BY STACY N. HACKETT

ADVOCACY & RESCUE
28 "No-Kill" Communities
Definitions differ, but most animal advocates express the same goal.
BY JENNIFER WILLIAMS, PHD

32 Feline CSI
Learn how a veterinary forensics team helps cats.
BY ARDEN MOORE

34 Saving Money and Lives
How the trap-neuter-return cost savings calculator is helping TNR make dollars and sense to cities, counties and animal control.
BY CIMERON MORRISSEY

40 Against All Odds
Rescue Contest Winners

42 Companies Give Back
More and more companies are supporting pet-related charities, organizations, shelters and rescues.

DEPARTMENTS
6 CatChannel.com
Your Internet Source for CAT FANCY Content & More

HEALTH & CARE
8 Health News
BY RUTH MACPETE, DVM

10 Natural Cat
Natural therapies can support your cat's immune system.
BY LISA HANKS

ADVOCACY & RESCUE
31 Rescue of the Month
After being abandoned, a gentle giant finds a forever home.
BY NELLIGAN KANE

37 Wild Cat Race
The clouded leopard's twin
BY BRAD KOLLUS

38 Champion for Cats
Two women and a host of volunteers help Los Angeles' stray and feral cats.
BY JUSTIN W. SANDERS

ART & CULTURE
72 Cat Chat
Jillian Barberie Reynolds talks about her passion for helping animals.
BY CHRISTOPHER AMERUOSO

IN EVERY ISSUE
1 From the Editor
4 Reader Letters
16 Ask the Veterinarian
20 Ask the Behaviorist
27 Cat Calendar
46 Feline Shopper, Coming in CF, Sadie
48 Ad Index
50 Garfield Weighs In
52 Gallery of Breeds
55 Breeder Showcase
57 Cat Breeder Directory
66 Classified Ads
68 Products
69 Cat Book Club
70 Cats for Kids
71 Reader Snapshots

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